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County Fire Marshal issues burn ban
Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week
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Lawsuit alleges doctor treated patients at local nursing home after positive COVID-19 test
The nursing home has had nine COVID-19 related deaths
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Renton moms turn to YouTube during pandemic
Renton Kreations also uses the platform for kids to present book reviews
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Renton School District will start fall with in-home learning
Increasing cases in young people and guidance from public health officials has been the primary cause in the…
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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.
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15 year old shot, injured in Renton Target
Police are still searching for suspect, shooting not believed to be random
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City offering ways for businesses to expand outdoors during pandemic
An emergency ordinance passed July 13 offers permits for sidewalk and parking lot use and increased temporary advertising…
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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says
Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…
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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.
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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
Voters could be asked to decide in November.
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Renton church offers online funeral services
As a result of COVID-19 closures, the church decided to find a way for people to gather and…
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Tree in front of Common Ground Cupcakes removed
The city was not able to preserve the 48-year-old tree during utility upgrades. Staff also say the tree…
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Renton finds code violation, issues Aug. 9 removal of Red Lion Hotel temporary shelter
County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.
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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.
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Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
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Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.